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Queensland Day 160th Anniversary Digital Time Capsule

On 6 June 1859, Queen Victoria signed her approval that the colony of Queensland officially separate from New South Wales. This year, Queensland celebrates its 160th anniversary on Thursday 6 June. At State Library we're creating a digital time capsule of the memorable people, places and events of the state's…

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Protesters near Brisbanes iconic casino Image courtesy of Uniikup Productions Ltd

State of Emergency

State Library of Queensland marked the 30th anniversary of the 1982 Commonwealth Games when Brisbane came alive with political demonstrations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander civil liberti

Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?

Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Participation in WWI

State Library of Queensland is continuing to discover and confirm Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Soldiers of the First World War.

Queenslanders in conversation: mega events

As we hang up our boots after the Commonwealth Games, we will explore some of the economic, environmental and social impacts of large scale events in Queensland...

Queensland Women of the First World War

With limited opportunity for active service, how did women contribute during the tumultuous years of the First World War?

Queenslanders in Conversation: purpose in paradise

A panel of highly regarded Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds share their stories about what being a Queenslander means to them and discuss the challenges a...

Queenslanders in Conversation: Digital humans

How are wearable technologies impacting our day-to-day lives? To what extent is the digital world merging with the human body and what are the consequences of t...

Queensland Day 160th Anniversary Digital Time Capsule

State of Emergency

Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Participation in WWI

Queenslanders in conversation: mega events

Queensland Women of the First World War

Queenslanders in Conversation: purpose in paradise

Queenslanders in Conversation: Digital humans

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